SAP Architect

Job Summary

A leading utility services organization based in Orange, CT is seeking a seasoned technology leader to guide their SAP S4HANA enterprise resource planning transformation. The role involves leading a multi-year digital modernization effort, designing scalable environments, and navigating critical software licensing negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical vision and structural design for enterprise-grade billing, customer service, and data management platforms.

• Serve as the principal technical authority during a comprehensive 42-month SAP S4Hana system migration, ensuring smooth deployments across three major rollout phases.

• Partner cross-functionally with business stakeholders and IT groups to transform complex operational needs into secure, high-performing technical blueprints.

• Navigate high-level vendor relationships, driving crucial software licensing discussions and evaluating emerging technologies for proof-of-concept initiatives.

• Champion the seamless integration of hybrid, on-premises, and cloud-based environments, focusing on connecting core financial systems with customer-facing applications.

• Establish rigorous governance frameworks to optimize system performance, minimize technical debt, and ensure strict compliance with regulatory standards.

• Mentor internal agile teams and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Must-have qualifications:

  • Legal authorization to work in the US on a W2 basis

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

  • At least 10 years of progressive enterprise systems experience

  • Extensive hands-on expertise architecting and implementing modern enterprise resource planning platforms, with at least one full-cycle implementation of advanced, next-generation SAP S4 Hana under your belt

  • Proven capability in leading vendor evaluations, managing complex software licensing agreements, and influencing senior executive stakeholders

  • Deep understanding of system governance, performance tuning, and hybrid cloud integration methodologies

• Nice-to-have qualifications:

  • Prior background supporting industry-specific operational workflows, particularly within the energy or utilities sector (e.g., automated billing, meter-to-cash, or device management pipelines)

  • Master's degree in a relevant technical or business field

  • Active certifications in enterprise architecture or related technology solutions

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Short-term disability

• 401K plan